catching up

I don't know what I was thinking, there is no way I can keep my blog updated on a daily basis. Well, it is what it is. We were crazy busy during Dec. & Jan. I was so worried about Nellie's school for next year that I was loosing sleep over it. It is time for her to go into a life skills class and it just makes me a little sad. The class seemed like it would be taking a few steps back for her. I was driving myself crazy over it. Jay said "what do think Nellie is going to do when she grows up?" I think she will be able to get a little job. Jay said "does she really need to know the stages of a water cycle? let her have fun at school" So that is what we are going to do. She has amazed us since she was born and I know she will keep it up.

I am constantly amazed at this little girl and she blew us away again. She is reading! I asked for her to start a new reading program "Edmark" and it is a perfect match!!!! She is actually reading!! Does anyone remember when we were told she may never hold her own head up?

Braelyn is still giving me a run for my money, but I am going to miss the hell out of her when she goes to kindergarten. I wish I could keep her little forever, mostly because I can just imagine what our house will be like when she is a teen. The drama is already crazy around here.

I have to brag for a minute about Colin. He received a award at school for being compassionate. His teacher said he is always kind to his sister and all the other Questar kids in school. I was so proud of him. He is a great kid,I keep reminding myself of this because his mouth has been getting a little fresh the last few weeks. I'm not used to that with him, Braelyn yes, but not Colin. He has been putting a lot time into skateboarding at the shelter and it's paying off. He is on his way to a national race in Ohio, I'm keeping my fingers crossed!